The Burning Platform

Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.

What are the blockages holding SA back? TikTok sensation Darren Campher shares some of his thoughts, as someone who has…

With South Africa in dire need of faster economic growth – what role does the National Economic Development and Labour…

What are the current priorities of South Africa’s health committee? From the NHI to tabled bills – there’s been a…

What is really happening at the Stilfontein mines, weeks after the entire nation’s attention was first pulled to the unfolding…

How do the markets, investors and markets respond to market uncertainty in light of the Budget Speech being postponed on…

Is Donald Trump bullying South Africa with his executive orders? Or does he just know how to use the soft…

State of the Nation Address with President Cyril Ramaphosa was delivered in just under 90 minutes, in 6773 words he…

Where has the political world made the most progress in 2024? Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo are joined by Burning…

Is there a #woke agenda in schools? And if so, how is it undermining education in South Africa and why…

How much money is too much in foreign aid? First off catching up, Phumi and Gareth chat about some of…